Mumbai, July 11 - A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Friday gained 114.10 points or 0.45 percent as IT stocks surged.

Good buying was observed in IT, auto and capital goods sectors, while selling pressure was seen in metal sector.

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 25,488.86 points, was trading at 25,486.85 points (at 09.33 a.m.) in the early session, up 114.10 points or 0.45 percent from the previous day's close at 25,372.75 points.

The Sensex touched a high of 25,548.33 points and a low of 25,323.23 points in trade.

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